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How much does an average butternut squash weigh?

I want to substitute cooked banana squash for the butternut in a recipe, so either the weight of an average butternut or the cups’ worth it makes after cooking would be helpful. By the way, If you have never grown the “Pink Banana Squash”, try it…you’ll be amazed at the size and flavor. I found my seeds at Pinetree Garden Seeds of Maine. Thanks, Maggy

.75 to 1.5 lbs

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